Politics

01 Aug

Bills Signed: H.R. 1240, H.R. 4581

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On Friday, July 12, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 1240, the “Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023,” which takes certain land into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Thank you to Representatives Feenstra, Flood, Nunn, Davids, and Adrian Smith, and Senators Fischer, Grassley, Ernst, and Ricketts for their leadership; and H.R. 4581, the “Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024,” which modifies the scope of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to include activities related to stillbirth prevention. Thank you to Representatives Hinson and Adams, and Senators Merkley and Cassidy…
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Remarks by President Biden at Garage Grill and Fuel Bar | Northville, MI (July 12, 2024)
30 Jul

Remarks by President Biden at Garage Grill and Fuel Bar | Northville, MI (July 12, 2024)

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Garage Grill and Fuel BarNorthville, Michigan 5:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  I don’t want to ruin her reputation, but lately, seriously, when she and I are together, she looks like my wife, Jill.  And they go, “Are you married?”  (Laughter.)  And we bo- — I say, “Yeah,” but I don’t tell them who.  (Laughter.)  Anyway.   Anyway, thank you, thank you.  You all need this like you need another hole in your head on a beautiful day like this — to come in to say hi, and I can’t thank you enough.  And you kids who got — had to get…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan And Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Before Their Meeting
30 Jul

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan And Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Before Their Meeting

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  I’m so pleased to have my colleagues from Armenia and Azerbaijan here today.  Ararat, Jeyhun, welcome.  Over the last year, year and a half, Armenia and Azerbaijan have done very important work toward negotiating and concluding a peace agreement – one that is durable, one that is dignified, and one that would open extraordinary possibilities for both countries, the region that they share, and for their relationship with the United States.  Throughout this process, the United States has sought to be helpful and supportive, along with the European Union and many colleagues in Europe. Today is an…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2024 NATO Public Forum
28 Jul

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2024 NATO Public Forum

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MS CONLEY:  Well, thank you so much, Amanda and Marie-Doha.  Warmest of welcomes to you — SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you. MS CONLEY:  — Secretary Blinken, and good morning, NATO Public Forum.  You and I have an awesome responsibility here.  You and I are sort of like the pace car for this two-day race of the Public Forum. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  I’m counting on you, Heather. MS CONLEY:  Well, I’m counting on you, so I guess we have to say let’s start our NATO engines and let’s get going.  And we have a lot of news to talk about, a lot of the most pressing…
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United States Signs Arrangement with Panama to Implement Removal Flight Program
28 Jul

United States Signs Arrangement with Panama to Implement Removal Flight Program

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United States Signs Arrangement with Panama to Implement Removal Flight Program Release Date: July 1, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, the United States and Panama announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin a new U.S. Department of State-funded foreign assistance program to address irregular migration in the region. This program will help the Panamanian government to remove foreign nationals who do not have a legal basis to remain in Panama. This assistance seeks to reduce unprecedented irregular migration through the Darien region, through which over 520,000 migrants transited in 2023. The new arrangement between the United States and…
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Remarks by President Biden at Garage Grill and Fuel Bar | Northville, MI (July 12, 2024)
26 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on S. 138, the “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act”

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Today, I have signed into law S. 138, the “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act” (the “Act”).  I share the Congress’s bipartisan commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans and supporting efforts to preserve their distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage.  My Administration will continue to call on the People’s Republic of China to resume direct dialogue, without preconditions, with the Dalai Lama, or his representatives, to seek a settlement that resolves differences and leads to a negotiated agreement on Tibet.  The Act does not change longstanding bipartisan United States policy to recognize the Tibet Autonomous Region and…
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy
26 Jul

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today at the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Lammy underscored that NATO Allies are more capable and unified than ever. They discussed how both the United States and the United Kingdom are committed to investing in their respective defense capabilities. They also reaffirmed the importance of ensuring Ukraine has the economic, security, and humanitarian assistance it needs to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary also discussed the need to…
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24 Jul

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Italian Sons and Daughters of America Dinner

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you, Basil. I’m grateful for your leadership of this organization. And it was wonderful to see you and so many friends at the White House reception last year. The same feeling is here in this room tonight—the warmth that makes our community so special. And to Joe and Sharon, thank you for all of your work to celebrate our heritage and elevate Italian American stories, here in Pittsburgh and all across the country. Buonasera, everyone! It’s great to be with you all. Not only because I’m proud of my Italian roots, but also because I can’t help…
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2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress
24 Jul

2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress

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Today, the Department of State submitted the annual report to Congress consistent with section 5 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.  The 2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report details U.S. interagency efforts to address genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity around the world.  It also chronicles whole-of-government work over the past year to promote atrocity prevention programs, protect civilians at risk, and hold perpetrators accountable in places where some of the most heinous crimes have been committed. This year’s Elie Wiesel Act Report reflects several Administration priorities.  As part of ongoing work to incorporate women’s rights and inclusion…
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